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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.31, 640.80 and 289.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.31, 640.80 and 289.67 is: 399.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.31 : 640.80 = 289.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.31/640.80 = 289.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.31x = 640.80 × 289.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.31x = 185,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,617.33/464.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.77

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